Prabir Sooraj
About Prabir Sooraj
Prabir Sooraj is an Automation Manager at RapidDeploy, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in test automation and robotic process automation, having held various roles in multiple companies over the past decade.
Work at RapidDeploy
Prabir Sooraj has been serving as the Automation Manager at RapidDeploy since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing automation processes within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing automation strategies and ensuring the successful implementation of automation solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as the Lead Test Automation Engineer at RapidDeploy for nine months, where he contributed to the development and execution of test automation frameworks.
Previous Experience in Automation Engineering
Before joining RapidDeploy, Prabir Sooraj held various positions in automation engineering. He worked at DigiBlu as an Intelligent Automation Engineer in 2019 and later as a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer in 2020. His experience at DVT included roles as Test Automation - Team Lead, Test Automation - Scripter, and Test Automation - Delivery Manager from 2013 to 2019. Throughout these roles, he developed expertise in test automation and robotic process automation.
Education and Expertise
Prabir Sooraj earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Information Systems from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in automation engineering. He focuses on problem-solving in test automation and robotic process automation engineering, utilizing a range of tools such as Blue Prism, Selenium, Sikuli, Appium, and Unified Functional Testing.
Mentorship and Team Development
Prabir Sooraj actively mentors junior staff within his organization. He emphasizes the importance of professional growth and aims to help his team members achieve their performance milestones. His mentorship approach fosters a collaborative environment that supports skill development and knowledge sharing among colleagues.
Project Experience in Automation
Prabir Sooraj has significant project experience in automation, having worked on 17 test automation projects and 9 robotic process automation projects. This extensive experience demonstrates his capability in managing and executing complex automation initiatives across various platforms, including web, mobile, and desktop applications.